Active for Life helped more than 3,000 people
A group of Vale of Glamorgan people have got together to
celebrate the success of a Lottery-funded health scheme that has
helped more than 3,000 people over the last three years.
Although the Active for Life (AFL) has come to an end, the good
news is that part of the scheme - exercise referral will continue
under the "Active for Life" banner following new funding from the
Welsh Assembly Government. This means that people will still be
able to receive exercise via a health professional referral.
The scheme organisers, the Leisure Services division of the Vale
of Glamorgan Council, has worked in partnership with local
organisations to try and improve the health of local residents by
offering a range of physical activity opportunities.
At the get together of AFL steering group members, scheme
manager Jon Rogers, who is the operations manager for LifeStyle
Health and Fitness, said: “We are extremely pleased with how the
scheme has worked. The community has responded to the opportunities
provided by Active for Life and that is shown through the number of
people who have benefited.”
Cllr Gwyn John, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Leisure, said:
“We have seen an unprecedented take up of the Active for Life
scheme by residents of the Vale and thanks go to all those who
worked with us to achieve this success."
Speaking about future plans, he added: “We are extremely pleased
that we’re still able to offer the exercise referral scheme via
funding from the Assembly. This will mean that yet more people will
benefit with better health and improve their physical activity
levels.”
Individuals interested in still using the AFL scheme to improve
medical conditions should contact AFL on (01446) 725959 or,
alternatively, visit www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/activeforlife
Caption: Celebrating the success of the Active
for Life scheme are members of the steering group along with scheme
co-ordinators Jamie Lane and Emma Cresswell (kneeling) and scheme
manager Jon Rogers (standing, centre).